‘Water for Elephants’ Brings Circus Spectacle and Broadway Drama to Chicago’s Nederlander Theatre
The touring musical adaptation leans on acrobatics, puppetry and romance, even as its darker story beats and structure keep it from fully landing.
Noah Kahan Turns Wrigley Field Into a Confessional Singalong, Mixing Self-Mockery and Heartbreak for a Sold-Out Chicago Crowd
The folk-pop star balanced jokes, vulnerability and big-stage spectacle in a Wrigley Field show that felt intimate despite its scale.
Jane’s Addiction’s Nothing’s Shocking Still Sounds Like the Future as Perry Farrell Recalls the Album That Changed Alternative Rock
The 1988 release fused art-rock, punk, funk and menace into a breakthrough that helped define alternative rock.
Chicago Critics Weigh in on World Premiere Musical Iceboy! as Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman Lead Goodman Theatre Comedy
The new Goodman Theatre comedy has opened after more than a decade in development, with critics now sizing up its first Chicago run.
Chicago’s Experimental Music World Gets a Vivid Portrait as Levi Dayan Maps the City’s Genre-Crossing Underground
A new survey captures how Chicago’s scenes collide, from jazz and footwork to tape collage, rave music and left-field pop.
International Jazz Day Concert in Chicago Crowns the City a Jazz Heritage Site and Turns Lyric Opera House Into a Global Showcase
Herbie Hancock, Kurt Elling and UNESCO helped bring the celebration to Chicago, where a star-packed lineup honored the city’s jazz legacy.
Twin Peaks Launches Sold-Out Thalia Hall Residency With a Triumphant Chicago Comeback for Longtime Fans
The Chicago rock band returned after a six-year break, packing Thalia Hall with nostalgia, guest musicians and 21 songs.
Taste of Park Ridge Returns With Live Music, Global Bites and Free Admission for a Three-Day Downtown Summer Tradition
The longtime Uptown festival is back this weekend with concerts, local vendors and family activities near the Metra station.
Chicago’s Summer Festival Weekend Packs Taste of Chicago, Smokeout and More Into a Crowded Downtown Celebration
Warm weather filled parks, lakefront paths and music venues as multiple signature Chicago events drew locals and out-of-towners.
Noah Kahan Joins Fenway Music Hall of Fame After Record-Setting Four-Night Boston Run at Fenway Park
The Vermont singer got the surprise honor on the final night of his historic Boston shows, becoming only the fourth artist in the club.
